Svrčinovec
Svrčinovec is a village and municipality in Čadca District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
Svrčinovec | |
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Village | |
 Svrčinovec seen from the west | |
  Svrčinovec Location in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°28′52″N 18°47′38″E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Žilina |
| District | Čadca |
| First mentioned | 1658 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Juraj Strýček |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.736 km2 (6.076 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Population (2008-12-31) | |
| • Total | 3,472 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 023 12 |
| Area code(s) | +421-41 |
| Car plate | CA |
| Website | www.svrcinovec.sk |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1658.
In November 1938, the village was annexed by the Polish Army, in wake of the annexation of Zaolzie region to the Second Polish Republic.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 432 metres and covers an area of 15.736 km².
Demographics
According to the 2001 census, the village had 3 382 inhabitants. 98,29% of inhabitants were Slovaks and 0,98% Czech.[1] The religious make-up was 97,37% Roman Catholics and 0,98% people with no religious affiliation.[1]
References
- "Municipal Statistics". Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Archived from the original on 2011-08-11. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
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